One plus one equals ten: How risks in diving interact in a non-linear way
by: Gareth LockPublished on: 19/08/2026Divers assess hazards one at a time, but risks multiply rather than add. Research shows why we underestimate interactive risk, how familiar hazards and miscommunication compound, and the questions to ask before you hit the water. Chronic unease...
Diving Fitness — Is it just YOUR life?
by: Brent WebbPublished on: 13/08/2026Are you fit to dive? Brent Webb of Scuba Adventures explores medical honesty, fitness, currency and competence in diving — and why the consequences of hiding a health condition extend to your buddy, your instructor and the people waiting at home.
Who Can You Trust? Is the Trust Misplaced?
by: Gareth LockPublished on: 25/07/2026Trust in diving comes in two forms: system trust from cards and paperwork, and personal trust built through honest, task-level teamwork. Strong safety depends on both, because real risk is managed when divers speak up and validate competency
The Tower Was Already Full of Holes
by: Gareth LockPublished on: 03/03/2026When diving incidents occur, we blame the last person to touch the tower. But the holes were already there. Real learning comes from asking "how did it make sense?" not "who's to blame?" Systems thinking changes everything. Be better than yesterday.
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